Alaska Snowfall Totals
Latest: 1.8 inches in 5 E Valdez (Oct 19, 18:53 UTC), the largest of 2 snow reports in Alaska in the last 72 hours. Live Alaska snowfall totals by town from National Weather Service storm reports, updated through the day. The towns we track average 87.3 inches of snow a year; the snowiest are Valdez (325″), Juneau (87.6″), Homer (83.7″), Unalaska (81.6″), Dutch Harbor (81.6″). The biggest storm of 2026–27 so far was Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2026, with 5.2 inches in 8 SE Eagle River.
Alaska snow totals by town – last 72 hours
2 locations reported snow in the last 72 hours (snapshot Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
| Location | Snow | Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 E Valdez · Chugach Co. | 1.8″ | Oct 19, 18:53 UTC | Public |
| 1 SE Sutton · Matanuska-Susitna Co. | 0.5″ | Oct 19, 15:48 UTC | Public |
Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Biggest Alaska storms of 2026–27 so far
- Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2026 — up to 5.2″ in 8 SE Eagle River
Alaska snowfall totals by city
Average yearly snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020). Click a city for its live totals and storm history.
| City | County | Avg snow/yr | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | Anchorage Municipality | 77.9″ | 289,600 |
| Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 64.6″ | 32,325 |
| Juneau | Juneau City and Borough | 87.6″ | 31,555 |
| Eagle River | Anchorage Municipality | 70.5″ | 24,793 |
| Wasilla | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 62.0″ | 9,284 |
| Palmer | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 49.5″ | 6,788 |
| Bethel | Bethel Census Area | 64.0″ | 6,450 |
| Kodiak | Kodiak Island Borough | 70.3″ | 6,253 |
| Homer | Kenai Peninsula Borough | 83.7″ | 5,515 |
| Unalaska | Aleutians West Census Area | 81.6″ | 4,491 |
| Utqiagvik | North Slope Borough | 45.8″ | 4,384 |
| Dutch Harbor | Aleutians West Census Area | 81.6″ | 4,376 |
| Valdez | Chugach Census Area | 325″ | 3,870 |
| Nome | Nome Census Area | 80.8″ | 3,806 |
| Kotzebue | Northwest Arctic Borough | 64.2″ | 3,277 |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Alaska snowfall totals by town today?
The live table above lists every Alaska location that reported snow in the last 24, 48 or 72 hours, sorted by total. Use the buttons to change the time window.
How often are Alaska snowfall totals updated?
The table pulls new National Weather Service reports every time you load the page, and refreshes every 10 minutes while it stays open.
Are these official Alaska snowfall totals?
They are preliminary reports from trained spotters, CoCoRaHS volunteers and NWS stations. Official climate totals are certified later by NOAA.